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Diri kole recipe
Savor the rich flavors of this Haitian rice dish!
Ingredients
- 300 g long-grain rice
- 200 g black beans
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 600 ml water
How to make Diri kole
- Rinse 300 g of long-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well.
- Chop 1 onion, mince 2 cloves of garlic, and chop 1 bell pepper before starting.
- In a pot over medium heat, sauté the onion in 2 tbsp of olive oil for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped bell pepper into the pot, and cook for an additional 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add 1 can of black beans, 400 ml of coconut milk, 1 tsp of thyme, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of black pepper. Stir to combine the mixture well.
- Stir in the rinsed rice and pour in 600 ml of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork before serving warm.
What is Diri kole?
Diri kole is a traditional dish from Haiti. It takes about 45 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 10 ingredients.
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